used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
aestheticadjectiveUS /esˈθetɪk/
relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
bay-window
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From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
bespeaksverbUS /bɪˈspiːks/
third-person singular of “bespeak” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
bevynounUS /ˈbevi/
a large gathering of people of a particular type
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
brunettenounUS /bruːˈnet/
a person with dark (brown) hair
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading MORNING CALLS--"GLADSWOOD."
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
GLADSWOOD
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From this reading MORNING CALLS--"GLADSWOOD."
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
idealismnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪzəm/
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
Louise
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From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MORNING CALLS--"GLADSWOOD."
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One, a bewitching brunette, dressed in slight mourning, is indeed a pretty picture to contemplate.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading As she turns toward the fair young hostess, there is an expressive look of sympathy that leads one to know they are firm friends.
VernenounUS /vɜːrn/
French writer who is considered the father of science fiction (1828-1905)
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Louise Rutherford possesses a face and form which bespeaks a high degree of idealism--an aesthetic nature that is lofty and inspiring.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A bevy of fair and interesting young girls are grouped around Marguerite Verne in the spacious bay-window of the library.
